2000 Dodge Neon Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 6%of 337 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,191miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2000 Dodge Neon, 6% of the 337 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,191 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on the highway with the cruise control set and engaged, I was forced to depress the brakes. The cruise control did not disengage, nor was I able to turn it off via the buttons on the steering wheel. I came within 5 feet of rear-ending another vehicle when we were traveling at speeds above 55 MPH. If I did not keep the brakes depressed, the cruise control tried to bring the vehicle up to the set point. After about five minutes, the cruise control shut itself off automatically. …”
NHTSA complaint #10132623, filed 2005-08, 77,500 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Dodge NEON. While driving at 50 MPH, the accelerator pedal fractured from the vehicle. The contact was able to coast until activating the cruise control to maintain speed. The dealer advised that she bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage and current mileage was 123,191.”
NHTSA complaint #10345397, filed 2010-07, 123,191 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Dodge NEON. While driving in the center lane at 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal moved all the way to the left and underneath the brake pedal. This prevented the vehicle from accelerating. The contact could not depress the brake pedal because it would press down on the accelerator pedal as well. She applied the emergency brake and was able to pull the vehicle over until the speed completely slowed down and the vehicle came to a stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10259180, filed 2009-02, 150,000 miles“This vehicle has extreme surges in the motor, on start up if A/C unit is turned on car may stall, also grinding noise from engine on over nite start ups. Surge in engine during the winter season is also a problem, snow or ice covered road are bad enough, let alone the vehicle decieds to surge, when this happens I would put the gear selector to neutral. Dodge dealer has informed me that they would have to keep the car overnight, but that is not good for me because I need my car. They also told me that there are a number of noises that Dodge has deemed acceptiable.”
NHTSA complaint #748482, filed 2001-07“While driving cruise control will engage without warning if previously turned on/off during the same trip. Consumer very concerned because car will revert to previous cruise speed. Dealer could not duplicate problem. Consumer stated that cruise control disengages only if the cancel button is pressed.”
NHTSA complaint #8013703, filed 2002-07Related recalls
- 00V194000Jul 17, 2000Vehicle description: passenger cars. Vapors from the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system can condense and freeze inside of the throttle body when the…Covers: Dodge Neon 2000, Plymouth Neon 2000
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 15 | 16% |
| 2004 | 7 | 7% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 10 | 7% |
| 2000 | 20 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 11 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 | 16 | 3% |
| 1995 | 47 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Neon
71 complaintsBrakes
69 complaintsEngine cooling
54 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsTires
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Dodge Neon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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